Manufactures develop prototypes of their products to test and modify them before they go into mass production. This is usually done by outsourcing the prototyping to a company with a CNC machine, which is expensive and time consuming. The most expensive part of this conventional prototyping process is setting up the production line and the…

3D printing is a rapidly advancing technology that is having a major impact on a variety of industries. Manufactures are using 3D printing to reduce the costs and waste material associated with prototyping, as well as to speed up the process. Medical and health-related companies are 3D printing organ tissue and prosthetic arms. Even the…

Interview with Terrence Gelo of Square Studios Part 1: Rapid Prototyping – Quickly and inexpensively make almost any working prototype In this video, our friend Terrence Gelo of Square Studios shares his experiences with the benefits of 3D printing when it comes to rapid prototyping. Key points addressed in this video include: How to get…